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The Return of Ron Artest; Metta World Peace Signs with the Big3, Will Join Chauncey Billups and Stephen Jackson as a Co-Captain of Killer 3S

The Killers 3s have made the first major move of the BIG3 off season with the signing of their new co-captain: Ron Artest aka Metta World Peace. The announcement marks the first of eight anticipated co-captain signings, as the league previously announced expanded rosters in 2018 with each team adding an additional co-captain.

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Remembering the Life of Houston Civil Rights Legend Dr. Earl Allen

African Americans have come a long way since the days of whites-only water fountains, seating at the back of the bus, and organizing sit-ins to sit at whites-only lunch counters. Nationally people know of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Andrew Young, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Rev. Al Sharpton, and others who shed blood, sweat, and tears for the equal rights of all. But who all knows of those who were on the civil rights front for the benefit of individuals in Houston.

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Jocelyn K. Allen to Receive the 2017 Patricia L. Tobin Media Professional Award

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) proudly announces the selection of Jocelyn K. Allen as the recipient of the 2017 Patricia L. Tobin Media Professional Award.

Local Leaf & Grain inks new lease at Allen Center

Brookfield Properties today announced that Leaf & Grain, the local health-focused grain bowl and salad eatery, has signed a lease at The Court at Allen Center, the 17,000-square-foot dining and retail space located beneath Class A office tower, One Allen Center, at 500 Dallas Street in downtown Houston. Under the terms of the agreement, Leaf & Grain will lease 1,339 square feet of space in The Court for its second location, anticipated to open in late October.

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Dallas Native Serves the U.S. Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella, Italy

Chief Petty Officer Clarence Allen, a native of Dallas, Texas, serves the U.S. Navy at Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLCSI), located in Sigonella, Italy.

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Debbie Allen Makes History As the First Black Woman to Receive the Governors Award

Debbie Allen made history at the 73rd Emmys by becoming the first Black woman to receive the Governors Award. She was honored on Sunday night for her contributions to television as a writer, actress, director, producer, dancer, and choreographer.

Harvard Professor Danielle Allen Announces Historic Run for Governor

There’s a new governor in town! Harvard professor Danielle Allen recently announced her historic run for governor, the Boston Herald reports.

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Reality Star Momma Dee and Southern Soul Blues Artist Pokey Bear Star in New Movie, “My Side Piece Hit the Lotto”

Esteemed African-American producers Dewey Allen and Mando Allen, The Allen Brotherz bring together Momma Dee, a Georgia native, and Pokey Bear for this hilarious southern comedy, “My Side Piece Hit the Lotto”. Momma Dee is currently starring in the reality show Love and Hip-Hop: Atlanta which has started its 9th season. Momma Dee is also a hip-hop recording artist with hits such as “In That Order” and “I Deserve,” which are both available on Apple Music. Pokey Bear has won The Southern Soul Artist of the Year Award for 2017. Pokey also recently released a new album titled Bear Season which is available on iTunes.

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The Weather Channel Is Now Black-Owned -- Comedian Byron Allen Just Bought It for $300 Million!

Most people know Byron Allen as a funny comedian, but he is also a successful entrepreneur and media mogul as the CEO/owner of Entertainment Studios, Inc., one of the largest independent producers and distributors of film and television.

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The Weather Channel is Now Black-Owned -- Comedian Byron Allen Just Bought it for $300 Million!

Most people know Byron Allen as a funny comedian, but he is also a successful entrepreneur and media mogul as the CEO/owner of Entertainment Studios, Inc., one of the largest independent producers and distributors of film and television. His Los Angeles-based company currently has 41 shows on the air, and owns eight 24-hour HD cable television networks reaching nearly 160 million aggregate subscribers nationwide. And now, his company is the proud new owner of the Weather Channel!

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Sadly, Too Many Black Mothers Can Relate to the Lyrics of This Song

New R&B/Pop song “Baby Brother” by Allen Watty tells a sad, often untold story about parents dealing with their children in prison

Indie artist Allen Watty has released a music video on YouTube for his hit song, “Baby Brother,” which tells a compelling story that unfortunately many mothers can relate to. It’s the story of a man who has committed a crime, is serving in prison, and decides to writes a letter of apology to his mom.

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Book Hopes to Shed Light to Readers About Kingdom of God

Author Ty Allen Ed. D’s ‘The Kingdom of God in the 21st Century’ addresses Jesus’ self designation as ‘Son of Man’

Author Ty Allen Ed. D’s book, “The Kingdom of God in the 21st Century” (published by Xlibris), is an outgrowth of his thesis discussion on the “Son of Man.” He began to be intrigued by this discussion while attending Pepperdine University under the late Dr. Frank Pack, who was then chair of religion. His wife Denise shares thoughts on key women of the Bible, Sarah, Bathsheba, Mary, Jesus mother and Mary of Magdala’s contribution to the Kingdom of God. This book on the kingdom of God also represents a topic that spans the more than 35 years of the Allen’s walk with Christ.

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SSLW & Partners Hosted 33rd “College Send Off”!

Fort Bend County, Texas. Suburban Sugar Land Women (SSLW) & Phenomenal Partners hosted their 33rd empowering and engaging “College Send Off” for NINE full-time enrolled scholarship recipients. Recipients’ attendance is mandatory. All attendees submitted covid vaccination records and wore masks. This annual project was generously underwritten by Dr. Margaret Allen and Ms. Belinda Allen, sisters for the fourth consecutive year.

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Governor Abbott Appoints Allen And Antuna To State Board Of Veterinary Medical Examiners

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Sue Allen and George Antuna to the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners for terms set to expire on September 26, 2019. The board establishes and enforces policies to ensure the best possible quality of veterinary services for the state of Texas.

"Black Lives Matter" Street Mural On Sandra Bland Parkway to Be Completed Today By City of Prairie View, PVAMU Students

Prairie View Mayor David Allen chose to have the permanent mural in place by Juneteenth.

The City of Prairie View is on schedule to have its “Black Lives Matter” street mural completed today. Several Prairie View A&M University students—undergraduate and graduate—joined faculty and staff from the School of Architecture’s Fabrication Center to bring Mayor David Allen’s idea to reality.

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Rajon Rondo Says Ray Allen Won't Be Invited To Celtics' 10-Year Championship Reunion

“I asked a couple of the guys. I got a no, a no head shake.”

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Houston Native serves with U.S. Navy’s Lone Star Express

A Houston native is serving with a U.S. Navy Reserve Aviation squadron that delivers around the clock worldwide support to all military services.

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Navaeh Richardson Recieves The Dr. Andrew Arthur Allen, Sr. Memorial Scholarship

Navaeh Richardson is the recipient of The Dr. Andrew Arthur Allen, Sr. Memorial Scholarship made possible by Emancipation Park Conser- vancy and Dr. Allen’s daughter, award winning actress, singer, stage director, Houston native and Howard University alumna, Phylicia Rashad.

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Rustee Allen teams up with R&B rising star Dee Dee Simon on the new single Gonna Take More

Rusty Allen best known for his work with Sly and the Family Stone and for laying down some of the most memorable funk-soul-powered bass grooves of all time is back with a new single Gonna Take More featuring Oakland-based R&B rising star Dee Dee Simon.

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